The traditional social exchange theory of friendship views relationships as transactions where people keep a tally of costs ...

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Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding. Sometimes, friendship is about helping just because your ...

DEAR ERIC: “Jane” and I have been friends since elementary school and were even college roommates for a year. Her parents treated me as part of their family throughout our childhood, teens and ...

Ginger Faith arrived in L.A. with two donation-filled trucks, but after her friend took what she needed, she had to figure out what to do with the rest Susan Young is a reporter for PEOPLE. She ...

Friendships are critical for mental health. We know this intuitively, and studies back it up. However, what do we do when a friend is hurting? There is no perfect way to help a friend who is ...